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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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