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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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