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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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