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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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