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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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