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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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