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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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