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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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