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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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