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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key 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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