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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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