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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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