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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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