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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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