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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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