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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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