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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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