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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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