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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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