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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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