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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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