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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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