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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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