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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers 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 innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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