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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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