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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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