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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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