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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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