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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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