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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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