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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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