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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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