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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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