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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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