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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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