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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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