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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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