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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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