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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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