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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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