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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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