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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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