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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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