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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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