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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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