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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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