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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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