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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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