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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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