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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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