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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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