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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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