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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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