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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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