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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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