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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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