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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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