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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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