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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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