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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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