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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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