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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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