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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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