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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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