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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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