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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses 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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