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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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