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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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