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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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