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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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