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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education