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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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