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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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