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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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