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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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