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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology have enabled learners all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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