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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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