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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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