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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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