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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? 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 evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive these open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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