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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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