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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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