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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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