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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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