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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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