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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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