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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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