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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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