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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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