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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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