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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key 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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