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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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