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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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