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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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