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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning enable students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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