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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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