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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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