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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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