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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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