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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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