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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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