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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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