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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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