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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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