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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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