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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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