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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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