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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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