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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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