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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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