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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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