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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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