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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology enable people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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