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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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