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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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