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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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