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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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