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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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