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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology enable learners all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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