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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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