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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. Recent developments in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online 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 we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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