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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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