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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). Modern 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 usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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