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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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