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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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