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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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