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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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