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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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