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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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