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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure 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 MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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