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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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