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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online education technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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