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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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