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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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