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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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