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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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