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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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