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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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