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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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