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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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