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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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