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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational experiments. People want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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