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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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