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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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