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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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