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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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