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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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