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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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