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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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