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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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