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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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