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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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