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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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