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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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