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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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