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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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