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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different 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 institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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