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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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