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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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