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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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