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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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