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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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