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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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