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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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