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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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