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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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