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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes 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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