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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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