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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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