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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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