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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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