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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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