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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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