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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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