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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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