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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology enable humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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