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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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