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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources