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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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