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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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