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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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