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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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