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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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