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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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