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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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