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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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