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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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