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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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