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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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