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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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