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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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