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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that teachers 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 teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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