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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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