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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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