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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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