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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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