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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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