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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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