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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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