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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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