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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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