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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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