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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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