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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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