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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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