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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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