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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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