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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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