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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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