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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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