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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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