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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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