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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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