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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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