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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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