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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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