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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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