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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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