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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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