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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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