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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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