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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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