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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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