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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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