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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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