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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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