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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand these important new open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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