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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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