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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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