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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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