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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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