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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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