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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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