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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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