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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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