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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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