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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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