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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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