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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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