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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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