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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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