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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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