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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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