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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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