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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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