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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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