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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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