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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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