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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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