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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed 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 experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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