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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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