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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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