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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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