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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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