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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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