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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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