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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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