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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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