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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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