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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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