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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning are empowering people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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