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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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