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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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