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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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