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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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