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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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