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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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