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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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