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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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