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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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