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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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