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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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