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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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