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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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