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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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