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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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