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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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