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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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