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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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