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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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