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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand these new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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