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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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