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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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