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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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