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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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