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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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