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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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