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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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