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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are empowering students all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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