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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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