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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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