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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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