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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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