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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different 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 educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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