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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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