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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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