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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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