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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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