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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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