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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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