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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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