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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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