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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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