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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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