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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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