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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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