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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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