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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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