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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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