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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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