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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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