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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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