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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in elearning have empowered learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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