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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology enable students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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