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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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