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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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