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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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