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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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