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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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