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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly 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 lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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