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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic education technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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