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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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