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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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