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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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