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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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