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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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