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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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