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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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