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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure 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 classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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