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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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