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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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