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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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