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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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