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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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