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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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