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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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