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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What 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 we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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