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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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