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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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