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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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