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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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