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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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