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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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