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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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