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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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