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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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