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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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