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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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