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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning enable humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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