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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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