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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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