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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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