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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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