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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand these open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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