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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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