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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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