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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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