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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning are enabling students all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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