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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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