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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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