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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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