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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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