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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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