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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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