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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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