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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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