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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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