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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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