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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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