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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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