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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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