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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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