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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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