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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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