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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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