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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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