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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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