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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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