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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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