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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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