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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning have enabled learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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