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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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