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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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