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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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