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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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