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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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