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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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