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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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