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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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