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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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