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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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