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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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