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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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