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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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