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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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