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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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