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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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