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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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