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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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