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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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