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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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