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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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