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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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