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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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