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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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