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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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