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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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