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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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