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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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