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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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