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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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