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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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