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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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