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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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