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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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