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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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