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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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