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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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