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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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