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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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