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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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