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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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