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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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