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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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