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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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