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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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