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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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