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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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