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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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