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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand these open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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