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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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