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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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