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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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