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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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