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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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