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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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