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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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