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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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