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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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