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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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