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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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