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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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