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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner 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 technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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