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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education have enabled humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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