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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners 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 numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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