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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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