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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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