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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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