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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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