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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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