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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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