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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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