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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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