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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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