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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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