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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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