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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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