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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. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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