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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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