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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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