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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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