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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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