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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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