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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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