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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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