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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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