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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to understand these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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