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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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