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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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