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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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