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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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