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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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