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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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