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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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