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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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