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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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