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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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