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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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