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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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