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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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