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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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