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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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