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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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