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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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