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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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