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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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