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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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