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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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