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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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