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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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