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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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