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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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