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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the 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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