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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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