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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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