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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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