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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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