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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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