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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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