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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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