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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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