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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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