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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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