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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand these open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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