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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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