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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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