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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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