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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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