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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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