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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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