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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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