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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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